Product Summary

A dump valve is a valve which permits for the fast release of material. Such valves can be fitted for safety in emergencies on various appliances, from tanker trucks to the engines of cars. Numerous manufacturers produce dump valves for different applications, including custom designs made to specification for special uses.
When released, a dump valve permits material to flow freely through it at a very fast rate. Dump valves can be fitted on storage tanks to allow their contents to be released quickly, and they can also be used as a safety feature to relieve pressure or dump a load that is creating a hazard. Aircraft are fitted with dump valves that can be used to release fuel to lower landing weight, and valves are also fitted on the fuel manifold to drain it when the engine is off.